Onscreen Meaning in English
word
ˌɑnsˈkɹin
ahn-SKREEN
ˈɒnskɹiːn
ON-skreen
Definition
Appearing or happening on a screen, such as a TV, computer, or smartphone display. Also describes something shown in a movie or TV show.
Usage & Nuances
'Onscreen' is mostly used as an adjective ('onscreen text', 'onscreen couple') or adverb ('appears onscreen'). Used in tech, film, and TV. Opposite is 'offscreen', meaning not visible on the display.
Spanish: en pantallaPortuguese (BR): na telaPortuguese (PT): no ecrãChinese (Simplified): 屏幕上Chinese (Traditional): 螢幕上Hindi: स्क्रीन परArabic: على الشاشةBengali: স্ক্রিনে - পর্দায়Russian: на экранеJapanese: 画面上の - 画面でVietnamese: trên màn hìnhKorean: 화면에 - 화면상의Turkish: ekrandaUrdu: اسکرین پرIndonesian: di layar
Example Sentences
The instructions will appear onscreen.
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He is an onscreen actor.
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There was an onscreen keyboard for typing.
basic
That actor has amazing chemistry with his onscreen partner.
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She prefers reading subtitles onscreen instead of listening to the audio.
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Let me share my screen so you can see the results onscreen.
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